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‘Asia is now the region of the world whose current emergence is one of history’s greatest catalysts for worldwide change. Australians require new skills, knowledge and understanding related to the Asian region and Australia’s engagement with Asia in order to meet the challenges and opportunities of living and working in the 21st century’. National Statement for Engaging Young Australians with Asia in Australian Schools.
The ‘whole child’ “Cultural intelligence is required for virtually any job these days” Dr Margaret Byrne EQ – emotional intelligence CQ – cultural intelligence SQ – social intelligence IQ – intellectual intelligence
Fast facts of Asia…. • ?% of the world’s population • ?% of the earth’s land • Fastest growing economies? • Some religions practiced in Asia? • 2 most populous nations? • World’s most widely spoken first language? • Australia’s largest trading partner? • World’s largest democracy? • Where in Asia can snow be found? • 60% • 30 % • China and India • Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism • China and India • Mandarin • China • India • Mongolia, China, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Global and regionally-engaged asia-literate young Australians
What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Explain ‘Asia’ – geography, history, culture, economy Understand diversity – environments, cultures, beliefs, societies Understand importance of economic, strategic, cultural links with world and Australia. literate
What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Developed informed attitudes and values toward Asian people, events, lifestyles, ideas Of plurality, interdependence Critically analyse stereotyped views of Asia literate
Inspirations Where do these images come from? What period of time do they come from?
What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Developed informed attitudes and values Know about contemporary and traditional Asia Cultures, societies, beliefs Contributions of Asia to human endeavour Know about events and issues to explain the history and added to world development. literate
What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Developed informed attitudes and values Know about contemporary and traditional Asia Connect Asia to Australia Current trends common to Australia, Asia, the world Increasing cultural diversity has added to Australian society and culture Historical and current Australia-Asia engagement, co-operation tensions and friendship literate
Culture is like an apple (or onion) • The Skin – Observed: Language, Food, Architecture, Fashion, Art • The Flesh – Norms & Values: Beliefs, attitudes and conventions • The Core – Basic Assumptions: Unquestioned behaviour - tradition
Human Graph • Layers, Iceberg and Onions/apples • Select the model you resonate with most. • Discuss what resonates and why.
What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Developed informed attitudes and values Know about contemporary and traditional Asia Connect Asia to Australia Communicate Develop intercultural skills and understandings to engage in diverse cultures at home and abroad Communicate in one or more Asian languages literate
Curriculum Corporation : Access Asia www.curriculumpress.edu.au
www.asiaeducation.edu.aupublic_html/scope_sequence.htm Scope and Sequences
www.asiaeducation.edu.au Asia Education Foundation
Opportunities... Building Relationships through Intercultural Understanding Dialogue and Growing engagement National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program Learning 21st Century Schools project Access Asia study tours Asia Education Foundation www.asiaeducation.edu.au
www.asiaeducation.edu.au/public_html/ discussion_groups.htm Asia EdNet
Online resources Go Korea! www.asiaeducation.edu.au /public_html/online_ resources.htm
Supporting websites Wikispaces studiesofasia. wikispaces.com/
Contact: Lindy Stirling 9637 3620 96372040 stirling.lindy.j@edumail.vic.gov.au Vic State Advisor
He who knows others is wise; He who knows himself is enlightened. Lao-tzu, 600 B.C., The Way of Lao-tzu